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The Tony-winning Broadway star is now available for selfies at Madame Tussauds Singapore.

Lea Salonga and her wax figure at Madame Tussauds Singapore

Madame Tussauds Singapore has a new star: Tony-winning Broadway favorite Lea Salonga.

Soon to be back on Broadway in Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends, Salonga was recognized by Tussauds for her award-winning stage career, including iconic performances like Kim in Miss Saigon, Éponine in Les Misérables, and providing singing vocals for Disney princesses Jasmine and Mulan. The wax figure was unveiled at a recent event in Manila, Philippines.

Salonga's figure will be on display beginning September 20 at Madame Tussauds Singapore's Music Zone, where it will appear alongside fellow music artists Dua Lipa, Harry Styles, Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, and more.

Lea Salonga and her wax figure at Madame Tussauds Singapore

“I am deeply honored and thankful to receive my own wax figure," said Salonga at the unveiling. "The wait is over and I’m thrilled for you all to see it. It means so much to me to be able to join the remarkable lineup of Filipinos immortalized at Madame Tussauds.”

The figure is dressed in a blue gown that Salonga refers to as her "workhouse," according to press notes, designed by Rajo Laurel. “I chose this dress as I felt it best represented my personality and sensibilities when deciding what to wear for performances," says Salonga. "This gown served me so well for so many shows, so it felt right for it to be continued to be seen on Madame Tussaud’s wax likeness of me."

"We’re thrilled to welcome Lea to our star-studded attraction!” adds Madame Tussauds Head of Sales and Marketing Elaine Quek. “Our team of expert sculptors spent up to six months making the figure, paying meticulous attention to detail to ensure that this wax figure captures her spirit and charisma. Together with Lea, we have chosen a pose that exudes her magnetic presence on stage where her talent and personality shine through. We hope that through this figure, her legacy continues to inspire visitors globally.”

Tickets to Madame Tussauds Singapore are available here.

Lea Salonga and her wax figure at Madame Tussauds Singapore
 
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